The view that the perception of sensory stimuli involves the interaction of physical, biological, and psychological factors, is the definition of _______ _______ _______

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word


signal detection theory

Psychology

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A child who cannot control his temper has problems in emotion ____

a. sensitivity b. reactivity c. regulation d. deregulation

Psychology

Contagious magic was based on the principle of _____.

a. effect b. similarity c. contiguity d. proximity

Psychology

Harriet, the monkey, has been socially isolated since birth. Based on what we know from Harlow's research, which of the following symptoms is not likely to be seen in Harriet?

A. Huddling and rocking in a corner for hours B. Difficult with sexual relations as an adult monkey C. Abuse and/or killing of her offspring D. Refusal to eat

Psychology

In a study by Insko (1965), students at the University of Hawaii were surveyed by phone about their attitudes toward the creation of a Springtime Aloha Week

The interviewer said "good" after some students expressed a favorable attitude, but said "good" after other students expressed an unfavorable attitude. One week later, a survey revealed that the interviewer's comments influenced students' attitudes toward Springtime Aloha Week via the process of A) classical conditioning. B) cognitive dissonance. C) operant conditioning. D) observational conditioning.

Psychology